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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

One of the most anticipated matchups today was the Golden State Warriors facing off against the Phoenix Suns. The game was going well and good up until the end of the first half when referee Scott Foster jumped in and changed the outcome of the game.?

In the final minute of the second quarter, Scott Foster ejected his arch-nemesis, Chris Paul. And fans certainly do not seem happy about it as many predict that Foster may have had money on the game and are demanding an investigation.

Veteran official Scott Foster gets back at Chris Paul

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NBA veteran referee, Scott Foster, has had controversial calls over the years. Fans have formed theories that Foster has had something against certain players. One of which is none other than the Point God, Chris Paul.

USA Today via Reuters

During the final minute of the second quarter, Scott Foster went off with his whistle. He handed out two technical fouls to Chris Paul, leading to his ejection from the game. Not only that, but he also gave a technical to Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr.

Fans in the arena were certainly not happy with Foster?s call. And fans on social media decided to give their two cents on it. One fan tweeted, ?Scott foster had money on the suns.?

The entire ordeal started when Chris Paul was called for a foul while defending Kevin Durant. As Durant went to the free throw line, Paul and Foster were seen talking about the foul call near the sideline.

At first, the conversation seemed to be going alright before things took a turn and Paul was called for a technical by Foster. That instantly had CP3 livid, and before calmer heads could prevail, Paul was handed his second technical and was ejected from the game.

Fans go off against Scott Foster

Chris Paul?s ejection had many fans furious and livid over Scott Foster. And numerous fans on social media have been demanding an investigation given that Foster has had a personal vendetta against Paul over the years.

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One fan tweeted, ?Three Technical fouls in a row Are u kidding me.?

While another fan commented, ?Scott has real life issues going on? refs make sh*t personal.?

Here are a few more reactions from fans on X.

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Given this ejection, the Warriors are now going into the second half a bit underhanded. It would be interesting to see if the Golden State still manages to prevail against the Suns.

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